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Astronauts Yuri Gagarin & Valentina Tereshkova
Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, the first man and first woman in space, photographed in 1963. Gagarin made the first manned spaceflight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961, completing one revolution round the Earth. Tereshkova completed 48 revolutions in the Vostok 6 spacecraft on June 16-19, 1963
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12 April 1961 12th 16 June 1963 16th Cosmonaut Flight Gagarin Manned Spaceflight Program Programme Russian Soviet Tereshkova Valentina Yuri
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This iconic print captures a historic moment in space exploration, featuring two legendary astronauts who forever changed the course of human achievement. Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova, the first man and first woman in space respectively, stand side by side in this 1963 photograph. Yuri Gagarin's groundbreaking mission took place on April 12,1961, when he embarked on the Vostok 1 spacecraft to complete one revolution around Earth. His courageous journey paved the way for future manned spaceflights and ignited a global fascination with outer space. Valentina Tereshkova followed in Gagarin's footsteps as she soared into orbit aboard the Vostok 6 spacecraft from June 16-19,1963. Her remarkable accomplishment included an impressive feat of completing an astounding 48 revolutions around our planet. This image showcases not only their individual achievements but also symbolizes the triumphs of Soviet cosmonauts during this pivotal era of space exploration. It serves as a testament to their bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries beyond what was previously thought possible. The Science Photo Library has preserved this extraordinary moment for all generations to admire and appreciate. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded of these trailblazers' indelible mark on history and their significant contributions to humanity's quest for knowledge among the stars.
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